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Universidad de Cantabria
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Oria Chaveli, Jesús Miguel.
Emisiones contaminantes a la atmósfera del transporte marítimo en el puerto de Santander: Pollutant emissions of shipping in Santander port.
Degree: 2016, Universidad de Cantabria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10902/8194
► RESUMEN: El transporte marítimo contribuye significativamente a la contaminación atmosférica y a la emisión de gases de efecto invernadero. Las emisiones contaminantes producidas por las…
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▼ RESUMEN: El transporte marítimo contribuye significativamente a la contaminación atmosférica y a la emisión de gases de efecto invernadero. Las emisiones contaminantes producidas por las instalaciones energéticas de los buques afectan a la calidad del aire de ciudades portuarias y zonas costeras. En este trabajo se ha desarrollado un estudio de estimación de emisiones a la atmósfera producidas por el transporte marítimo en el Puerto de Santander durante el año 2014, realizando un análisis comparativo de metodologías basadas en actividad. El análisis integral de la población ha permitido la cuantificación del valor total de las emisiones por tipo de contaminante para cada segmento operativo referenciando geográficamente de los focos estáticos de emisión, el cálculo de la huella de carbono del transporte marítimo, el desarrollo de un estudio comparativo respecto a las fuentes de emisión de contaminantes industriales regionales, el etiquetado energético de la instalación energética auxiliar en puerto, la reducción de emisión GEI con la utilización de la red eléctrica portuaria y la obtención de indicadores estadísticos para estimar parámetros poblacionales en ausencia de datos empíricos.
Advisors/Committee Members: Pérez Labajos, Carlos Ángel (advisor), Universidad de Cantabria (other).
Subjects/Keywords: Emissions
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Oria Chaveli, J. M. (2016). Emisiones contaminantes a la atmósfera del transporte marítimo en el puerto de Santander: Pollutant emissions of shipping in Santander port. (Doctoral Dissertation). Universidad de Cantabria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10902/8194
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Oria Chaveli, Jesús Miguel. “Emisiones contaminantes a la atmósfera del transporte marítimo en el puerto de Santander: Pollutant emissions of shipping in Santander port.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Universidad de Cantabria. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10902/8194.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Oria Chaveli, Jesús Miguel. “Emisiones contaminantes a la atmósfera del transporte marítimo en el puerto de Santander: Pollutant emissions of shipping in Santander port.” 2016. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Oria Chaveli JM. Emisiones contaminantes a la atmósfera del transporte marítimo en el puerto de Santander: Pollutant emissions of shipping in Santander port. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Universidad de Cantabria; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10902/8194.
Council of Science Editors:
Oria Chaveli JM. Emisiones contaminantes a la atmósfera del transporte marítimo en el puerto de Santander: Pollutant emissions of shipping in Santander port. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Universidad de Cantabria; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10902/8194

University of Cambridge
2.
Heimann, Ines.
A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions.
Degree: PhD, 2017, University of Cambridge
URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/308945
► Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 and affects atmospheric temperatures directly and indirectly. Through its chemical loss in the atmosphere, methane…
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▼ Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 and affects atmospheric
temperatures directly and indirectly. Through its chemical loss in the atmosphere, methane
also influences tropospheric ozone concentrations, a major air polluter. Experiments have
been performed with a chemistry-climate model investigating the effects of source and sink
changes on atmospheric methane in a present day (2000) and future (2100) climate. The
model setup has been altered so that methane emissions are accounted for rather than using a
fixed surface concentration boundary condition. Furthermore, a new chemistry scheme has
been implemented into the model in which oxidant fields are prescribed removing methane’s
self-feedback. This complements the existing, interactive chemistry scheme.
Interactive methane concentrations and its atmospheric lifetime were found to be slightly
low biased relative to observations with a source strength of 548 Tg(CH4) yr-1, in line with
recent estimates. This low bias may be linked to tropospheric ozone, NOx and CO biases in
the model, all influencing the tropospheric OH radical, methane’s major sink. OH was high
biased relative to observational estimates, a common feature of chemistry-climate models.
Methane emissions were increased to 585 Tg(CH4) yr-1 with a latitudinal shift to larger
tropical emissions. This increase resulted in excellent agreement between modelled and
observed methane levels, both globally and in the latitudinal gradient. The 7% methane
emission increase also increased tropospheric ozone levels. This highlighted methane’s
negative impacts on air quality, particularly important because of recent and projected
methane emission increases.
Probing the sink effect on atmospheric methane levels with the new non-interactive chemistry
scheme showed that reducing the OH sink strength and altering its latitudinal distribution
improved global methane levels and led to reasonable agreement with observations. However,
the latitudinal gradient of non-interactive methane was overestimated suggesting that
either the source or the sink distribution require adjustment. Analysis furthermore showed
that a tropical shift of methane emissions only slightly improved the latitudinal gradient of
non-interactive methane.
Future climate experiments were performed which show that the OH sink increase due
to higher temperatures (and thus larger tropospheric water vapour content) is counteracted
by projected methane emission increases. While projected CO emissions decreased to the
end of the 21st century, model calculations here showed that the tropospheric CO burden
increased due to chemical production during methane loss. These experiments highlighted
that methane emission mitigation is not only beneficial in slowing climate warming but also
in improving air quality, affecting the ozone budget.
Subjects/Keywords: tropospheric; emissions
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Heimann, I. (2017). A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Cambridge. Retrieved from https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/308945
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Heimann, Ines. “A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Cambridge. Accessed April 18, 2021.
https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/308945.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Heimann, Ines. “A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions.” 2017. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Heimann I. A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Cambridge; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/308945.
Council of Science Editors:
Heimann I. A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Cambridge; 2017. Available from: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/308945

University of Cambridge
3.
Heimann, Ines.
A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions.
Degree: PhD, 2017, University of Cambridge
URL: https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.56036
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https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.814463
► Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 and affects atmospheric temperatures directly and indirectly. Through its chemical loss in the atmosphere, methane…
(more)
▼ Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after CO2 and affects atmospheric temperatures directly and indirectly. Through its chemical loss in the atmosphere, methane also influences tropospheric ozone concentrations, a major air polluter. Experiments have been performed with a chemistry-climate model investigating the effects of source and sink changes on atmospheric methane in a present day (2000) and future (2100) climate. The model setup has been altered so that methane emissions are accounted for rather than using a fixed surface concentration boundary condition. Furthermore, a new chemistry scheme has been implemented into the model in which oxidant fields are prescribed removing methane’s self-feedback. This complements the existing, interactive chemistry scheme. Interactive methane concentrations and its atmospheric lifetime were found to be slightly low biased relative to observations with a source strength of 548 Tg(CH4) yr-1, in line with recent estimates. This low bias may be linked to tropospheric ozone, NOx and CO biases in the model, all influencing the tropospheric OH radical, methane’s major sink. OH was high biased relative to observational estimates, a common feature of chemistry-climate models. Methane emissions were increased to 585 Tg(CH4) yr-1 with a latitudinal shift to larger tropical emissions. This increase resulted in excellent agreement between modelled and observed methane levels, both globally and in the latitudinal gradient. The 7% methane emission increase also increased tropospheric ozone levels. This highlighted methane’s negative impacts on air quality, particularly important because of recent and projected methane emission increases. Probing the sink effect on atmospheric methane levels with the new non-interactive chemistry scheme showed that reducing the OH sink strength and altering its latitudinal distribution improved global methane levels and led to reasonable agreement with observations. However, the latitudinal gradient of non-interactive methane was overestimated suggesting that either the source or the sink distribution require adjustment. Analysis furthermore showed that a tropical shift of methane emissions only slightly improved the latitudinal gradient of non-interactive methane. Future climate experiments were performed which show that the OH sink increase due to higher temperatures (and thus larger tropospheric water vapour content) is counteracted by projected methane emission increases. While projected CO emissions decreased to the end of the 21st century, model calculations here showed that the tropospheric CO burden increased due to chemical production during methane loss. These experiments highlighted that methane emission mitigation is not only beneficial in slowing climate warming but also in improving air quality, affecting the ozone budget.
Subjects/Keywords: tropospheric; emissions
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APA (6th Edition):
Heimann, I. (2017). A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Cambridge. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.56036 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.814463
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Heimann, Ines. “A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Cambridge. Accessed April 18, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.56036 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.814463.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Heimann, Ines. “A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions.” 2017. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Heimann I. A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Cambridge; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.56036 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.814463.
Council of Science Editors:
Heimann I. A global study of tropospheric methane chemistry and emissions. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Cambridge; 2017. Available from: https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.56036 ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.814463

Georgia Tech
4.
Kemenova, Olga.
Developing correction factors for reference fleet. The case of Atlanta I/M program evaluation.
Degree: PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2020, Georgia Tech
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62742
► Roadside vehicle remote sensing is a common method to evaluate criteria pollutant emissions from vehicle fleets. A popular application of this method is the evaluation…
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▼ Roadside vehicle remote sensing is a common method to evaluate criteria pollutant
emissions from vehicle fleets. A popular application of this method is the evaluation of the effectiveness of
emissions reduction treatments (e.g. vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs) by comparing the
emissions from the treated (experimental) fleet to those of an untreated (reference) fleet. Since no two large vehicle fleets are identical, the reference fleet is produced synthetically by application of correction factors. Current federal guidance assumes that closely located experimental and reference fleets behave similarly if normalized by model year distribution and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). However inconsistency in the results from these evaluations questions whether these controls are sufficient to estimate emission reductions attributed to I/M with an acceptable level of uncertainty. In addition to age and mileage accumulation,
emissions from vehicle fleets can be influenced by differences in a variety of other factors including differences in fuels and usage patterns and socioeconomic factors that can influence fleet composition and maintenance trends. This study evaluates the influence of variety of these factors in determining the reference fleet correction factors for the Macon and Augusta Georgia fleets for evaluation of the Atlanta, GA I/M program over a twelve-year period from 1998 to 2010. A series of "null" experiments were conducted to evaluate factors that might affect
emissions across vehicle fleets of the same model year distribution. The results showed that in addition to model year and VMT, the reference fleet also required normalization by vehicle type, Vehicle Specific Power (VSP) and, in certain cases, fuel composition to produce a reliable reference fleet correction factors.
Advisors/Committee Members: Rodgers, Michael O. (advisor), Guensler, Randall L. (committee member), Hunter, Michael P. (committee member), Ross, Catherine L. (committee member), Daley, Wayne (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Inspection and maintenance program; Emissions; Emissions reduction
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Kemenova, O. (2020). Developing correction factors for reference fleet. The case of Atlanta I/M program evaluation. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62742
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kemenova, Olga. “Developing correction factors for reference fleet. The case of Atlanta I/M program evaluation.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia Tech. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62742.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kemenova, Olga. “Developing correction factors for reference fleet. The case of Atlanta I/M program evaluation.” 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Kemenova O. Developing correction factors for reference fleet. The case of Atlanta I/M program evaluation. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62742.
Council of Science Editors:
Kemenova O. Developing correction factors for reference fleet. The case of Atlanta I/M program evaluation. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62742

University of Alberta
5.
Pan, Wenjia.
The application of simulation methodologies on estimating
gas emissions from construction equipment.
Degree: MS, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, 2011, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6108vc24j
► Construction contributes significantly to gas emissions. Diverse efforts have been undertaken to mitigate the effects of these emissions; however, there currently is no effective tool…
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▼ Construction contributes significantly to gas
emissions. Diverse efforts have been undertaken to mitigate the
effects of these emissions; however, there currently is no
effective tool to estimate small-scale (e.g., project-based)
emissions in construction. Discrete-event simulation (DES), a new
approach, may be able to rectify this lack. This research has built
a DES-based emission template using Simphony, a special purpose
simulation (SPS) environment developed at the University of
Alberta. This template permits inexperienced simulators to build
simulation models that can estimate emissions of a construction
project. Two case studies are used to showcase the modeling process
and to demonstrate how valuable information concerning
sustainability can be obtained through this method. In addition,
this research introduces an emission federate in a high-level
architecture (HLA) simulation environment that can estimate
emissions without building models; it relies instead upon
information provided by other federates (e.g., operation federate),
which has been underdeveloped thus far.
Subjects/Keywords: emissions; simulation; construction
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APA (6th Edition):
Pan, W. (2011). The application of simulation methodologies on estimating
gas emissions from construction equipment. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6108vc24j
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Pan, Wenjia. “The application of simulation methodologies on estimating
gas emissions from construction equipment.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed April 18, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6108vc24j.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Pan, Wenjia. “The application of simulation methodologies on estimating
gas emissions from construction equipment.” 2011. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Pan W. The application of simulation methodologies on estimating
gas emissions from construction equipment. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6108vc24j.
Council of Science Editors:
Pan W. The application of simulation methodologies on estimating
gas emissions from construction equipment. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2011. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/6108vc24j

University of Waterloo
6.
Rana, Isha.
Developing a City Scale Emissions Inventory and Exploring Electrification of Transportation: A Case Study of the City of Waterloo.
Degree: 2020, University of Waterloo
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16055
► Significant growth in the scale of climate action is witnessed globally as cities, nations and environment agencies implement mitigation strategies and try to meet their…
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▼ Significant growth in the scale of climate action is witnessed globally as cities, nations and
environment agencies implement mitigation strategies and try to meet their ambitious emission
reduction goals. As a result, many sectors have experienced significant emission reduction in
recent years, except for transportation. Over the past two decades, transportation emissions,
primarily driven by the sector’s high dependency on fossil fuels, are continuously rising. Cities are
the hotspots as they drive the majority of transportation demand. Various policies and local
climate action strategies are already in place to mitigate emissions, including but not limited to
reducing auto dependency and the use of alternative modes and cleaner fuel. However, limited
means are available to quantify the effectiveness of these strategies. While various methods and
guidelines inform national emission estimation processes, limited tools are available for cities to
report their local emission inventory. The purpose of this research, therefore, is to prepare a
methodology which can be adopted by local authorities to better report and manage local
transport emissions at the municipal and regional scale. The Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) is customized to develop emissions inventory
at the disaggregated level while capturing local transportation characteristics. The model is
applied to a case study area selected in the City of Waterloo, and emissions (CO2 equivalent) are
estimated from different vehicle types and vehicle activities. The emission results obtained are
extrapolated to the city scale, and different scenarios are explored to identify the potential for
Electric Vehicles (EVs) to contribute to further emission reduction. Transportation sector
emissions for the City of Waterloo are projected for 2031 and 2051 based on increased traffic and
commercial vehicle activity share. Research findings suggest that the majority of Waterloo’s
transportation sector emissions are from light-duty vehicles. Heavy and medium-duty vehicles, on
the other hand, have a smaller share in total vehicle activity but are significant contributors to
emissions, which makes their electrification critical to the City’s emission reduction plan. To meet
the City’s long-term emission reduction goals, an ideal transport emissions profile is created
considering the complete and partial electrification of different vehicle types. The research
findings suggest that to achieve the City of Waterloo’s 2050 emission reduction target, 100%
electrification of light and medium-duty vehicles and 25% electrification of heavy-duty vehicles
would be required. However, this transition to an electric fleet is quite challenging as economic, policy and infrastructure barriers to market adoption of electric vehicles, especially medium and
heavy-duty vehicles need to be addressed.
Subjects/Keywords: emissions; freight; electric vehicle; urban transport emissions; emissions model; microscopic emissions model; urban transport
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Rana, I. (2020). Developing a City Scale Emissions Inventory and Exploring Electrification of Transportation: A Case Study of the City of Waterloo. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16055
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rana, Isha. “Developing a City Scale Emissions Inventory and Exploring Electrification of Transportation: A Case Study of the City of Waterloo.” 2020. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16055.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rana, Isha. “Developing a City Scale Emissions Inventory and Exploring Electrification of Transportation: A Case Study of the City of Waterloo.” 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Rana I. Developing a City Scale Emissions Inventory and Exploring Electrification of Transportation: A Case Study of the City of Waterloo. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16055.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rana I. Developing a City Scale Emissions Inventory and Exploring Electrification of Transportation: A Case Study of the City of Waterloo. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/16055
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Vermont
7.
Judd, Matthew.
Relationships Between Aircraft Fleet Composition and Environmental Impacts.
Degree: Environmental Program, 2011, University of Vermont
URL: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/envstheses/4
► Aviation is a growing industry with its own set of environmental impacts such as high altitude greenhouse gas emissions, use of nonrenewable fuels, and stresses…
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▼ Aviation is a growing industry with its own set of environmental impacts such as high altitude greenhouse gas emissions, use of nonrenewable fuels, and stresses to communities surrounding airports. The industry is under increasing pressure to address its impacts. One of the things that affects impacts is fleet composition. The current research mainly covers operational impacts of greenhouse gas and noise emissions of individual aircraft. In order to establish a relationship between the composition of aircraft fleets and environmental impacts, this thesis used four analyses. These analyses examined fuel consumption, exhaust emissions, noise emissions, and infrastructure congestion. A couple of generalized types of aircraft that were used for comparison were narrow versus wide body aircraft and newer versus older aircraft. It was found that older aircraft have larger environmental impacts, and the wide body aircraft do not always benefit from economies of scale in terms of environmental impacts. It was also found that airport size is more closely related to congestion than the type of route networks run from the given airport.
Subjects/Keywords: emissions; aviation; airlines
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Judd, M. (2011). Relationships Between Aircraft Fleet Composition and Environmental Impacts. (Thesis). University of Vermont. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/envstheses/4
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Judd, Matthew. “Relationships Between Aircraft Fleet Composition and Environmental Impacts.” 2011. Thesis, University of Vermont. Accessed April 18, 2021.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/envstheses/4.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Judd, Matthew. “Relationships Between Aircraft Fleet Composition and Environmental Impacts.” 2011. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Judd M. Relationships Between Aircraft Fleet Composition and Environmental Impacts. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Vermont; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/envstheses/4.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Judd M. Relationships Between Aircraft Fleet Composition and Environmental Impacts. [Thesis]. University of Vermont; 2011. Available from: https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/envstheses/4
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Colorado State University
8.
Vaughn, Timothy L.
Modeling methane emissions from US natural gas operations: national gathering station emission factor development and facility/regional-scale top-down to bottom-up reconciliations.
Degree: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, 2017, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/184042
► United States natural gas dry production increased by 47% between 2005 and 2015 due to the widespread use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to…
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▼ United States natural gas dry production increased by 47% between 2005 and 2015 due to the widespread use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to extract gas from shale and other tight formations. Natural gas production and consumption is projected to continue to increase for the foreseeable future. In 2016, the natural gas supply chain delivered 29% of the energy used in the U.S., and natural gas surpassed coal as the leading electricity generating source for the first time in U.S. history. When combusted, natural gas produces less CO2 per unit energy released compared to coal or petroleum. However, uncombusted methane (the primary component of natural gas) has a global warming potential 30 times higher than CO2 on a 100 year time horizon (including oxidation to CO2, but excluding climate-carbon feedbacks). Therefore, the net greenhouse gas impacts resulting from displacement of coal and petroleum by natural gas depend on the emission rate of uncombusted natural gas. Short term climate benefits resulting from coal substitution, for example, are lost if the net rate of methane (CH4) emission from the natural gas supply chain exceeds 3—4% . Three studies were conducted to quantify CH4
emissions from the natural gas industry. In particular, these studies focused on quantifying
emissions from the gathering and processing sector and reconciling
emissions estimates developed using top-down (tracer flux and aircraft) vs. bottom-up (on-site component-level) measurement approaches. In the first study, facility-level CH4
emissions measurements were made at 114 natural gas gathering facilities and 16 processing plants in 13 U.S. states during a 20-week field campaign conducted from October 2013 through April 2014. Measurement results were combined with facility counts obtained from state air permit databases and national inventories in a Monte Carlo simulation to estimate CH4
emissions from U.S. natural gas gathering and processing operations. Annual CH4
emissions from normal operations at gathering facilities totaled 1699 Gg (95% CI=1539—1863 Gg), while normal operations at processing plants totaled 505 Gg (95% CI=459—548 Gg). CH4
emissions from abnormal operations at gathering facilities were estimated in a separate Monte Carlo simulation based on field observations and a sub-set of field measurements. These
emissions totaled 169 Gg (+426%/-96%). In the second study, coordinated dual-tracer, aircraft-based, and direct component-level measurements were made at midstream natural gas gathering and boosting stations in the Fayetteville shale in Arkansas, USA. On-site component-level measurements were combined with engineering estimates to generate comprehensive facility-level CH4 emission rate estimates ("study on-site estimates (SOE)") comparable to tracer and aircraft measurements. Concurrent measurements at 14 normally-operating facilities showed a strong correlation between tracer and SOE, but indicated that tracer measurements estimated lower
emissions (regression of tracer to SOE=0.91 (95% CI=0.83—0.99,…
Advisors/Committee Members: Marchese, Anthony J. (advisor), Yalin, Azer P. (advisor), Olsen, Daniel B. (committee member), Opsomer, Jean D. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: modeling methane emissions
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Vaughn, T. L. (2017). Modeling methane emissions from US natural gas operations: national gathering station emission factor development and facility/regional-scale top-down to bottom-up reconciliations. (Doctoral Dissertation). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/184042
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Vaughn, Timothy L. “Modeling methane emissions from US natural gas operations: national gathering station emission factor development and facility/regional-scale top-down to bottom-up reconciliations.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Colorado State University. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/184042.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Vaughn, Timothy L. “Modeling methane emissions from US natural gas operations: national gathering station emission factor development and facility/regional-scale top-down to bottom-up reconciliations.” 2017. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Vaughn TL. Modeling methane emissions from US natural gas operations: national gathering station emission factor development and facility/regional-scale top-down to bottom-up reconciliations. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/184042.
Council of Science Editors:
Vaughn TL. Modeling methane emissions from US natural gas operations: national gathering station emission factor development and facility/regional-scale top-down to bottom-up reconciliations. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Colorado State University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/184042
9.
Monni, Suvi.
Estimation of Country Contributions to the Climate Change. Viewpoints of Radiative Forcing and Uncertainty of Emissions.
Degree: 2005, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
URL: http://lib.tkk.fi/Diss/2005/isbn9513866661/
► Global warming that occurs due to emissions from a country or a country group was studied from two different points of view. Firstly, warming effect…
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▼ Global warming that occurs due to emissions from a country or a country group was studied from two different points of view. Firstly, warming effect caused by Finnish emissions from 1900 to 2100 was assessed using a model that describes removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere by pulse response functions, and calculates the radiative forcing caused by an increase in atmospheric concentration. Secondly, Finland's share of global emissions was assessed for the time period during which detailed greenhouse gas inventories were available, i.e. from 1990 to 2003, taking into account uncertainties in emission estimates. The uncertainty estimate was made using literature, measurement data and expert judgement on input parameter uncertainties. Stochastic simulation was used to combine the uncertainties. In addition, uncertainties in different emissions trading schemes were compared at EU level. Greenhouse gases covered by the study were those included in the Kyoto Protocol, i.e. carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Sectors covered were energy, industry, transportation, agriculture and waste. LULUCF sectors (land-use, land use change and forestry) were covered more superficially. Finnish greenhouse gas emissions in 2003 were 86 Tg CO2 eq (without LULUCF). According to the results, 95% confidence interval of this figure lies between 82 and 92 Tg CO2 eq. This represents a share of 0.2-0.3% of global emissions. In the same year, Finland's share of global population was 0.1% and share of global GDP 0.4%. The most important contributors to uncertainty were N2O emissions from agricultural soils, N2O from nitric acid production and CH4 from landfills. Inclusion of LULUCF categories in the inventory increased relative uncertainty of net emissions notably (emissions in 2003 were 68 Tg CO2 eq with a 95% confidence interval of 58 to 78 Tg CO2 eq). According to the radiative forcing calculations, forcing caused by Finland will increase from 3 mWm-2 in 1990 to 6-11 mWm-2 by 2100, depending on emission reduction strategies applied, and technological development. In 1990 Finland's share of global radiative forcing was estimated at 0.18% and by 2100 it will decrease to 0.13%, due to increase in global emissions. The results revealed that Finland's share of radiative forcing was smaller than the share of emissions. This was due to Finland's relatively short emission history. It was concluded that uncertainty in EU emissions trading scheme for CO2 (2005-2007) contains rather small uncertainties (±3% based on uncertainties in inventories), but the extension of emissions trading scheme to cover other sectors or gases is likely to increase the uncertainties (up to 21% in Kyoto emissions trading scheme). Both radiative forcing and uncertainty assessment models developed in the thesis can be used in decision making, e.g. for comparing different emission reduction strategies and for planning of future climate commitments.
VTT…
Advisors/Committee Members: Helsinki University of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, VTT Processes.
Subjects/Keywords: climate change; global warming; radiative forcing; emissions; greenhouse gases; estimation; modelling; emissions trading; emissions reduction
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Monni, Suvi. “Estimation of Country Contributions to the Climate Change. Viewpoints of Radiative Forcing and Uncertainty of Emissions.” 2005. Thesis, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://lib.tkk.fi/Diss/2005/isbn9513866661/.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Monni, Suvi. “Estimation of Country Contributions to the Climate Change. Viewpoints of Radiative Forcing and Uncertainty of Emissions.” 2005. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Monni S. Estimation of Country Contributions to the Climate Change. Viewpoints of Radiative Forcing and Uncertainty of Emissions. [Internet] [Thesis]. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; 2005. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://lib.tkk.fi/Diss/2005/isbn9513866661/.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Monni S. Estimation of Country Contributions to the Climate Change. Viewpoints of Radiative Forcing and Uncertainty of Emissions. [Thesis]. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland; 2005. Available from: http://lib.tkk.fi/Diss/2005/isbn9513866661/
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Alberta
10.
Gee, Kathleen F.M.D.
Effect of Diluent Levels on Greenhouse Gases and Reduced
Sulfur Compound Emissions from Oil Sands Tailings.
Degree: MS, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, 2016, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/c08612n57r
► A well-known issue of tailings is that they have poor consolidation properties, which, in situ, may require several decades or more before the material can…
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▼ A well-known issue of tailings is that they have poor
consolidation properties, which, in situ, may require several
decades or more before the material can be reclaimed. With the
accumulation of tailings in the tailings ponds, one unintended
consequence of this long-term storage is the evolution of emissions
in the ponds. Studies in the last decade have indicated that
methane, a greenhouse gas, is produced by methanogen microorganisms
in the tailings and that emissions are more readily stimulated by
the hydrocarbons in naphtha diluent that is leftover from the
bitumen extraction process. More recent studies have also found
black, sulfidic zones in the tailings where toxic, hydrogen sulfide
gas may be being produced in considerable amounts, but it is
unknown how much hydrogen sulfide or other reduced sulfur compound
emissions are being released from the ponds or whether these
emissions are also stimulated by naphtha diluent. The objectives of
this study were as follows: 1) Determine whether there are
advantages to further reducing the diluent concentrations in the
tailings with respect to methane, carbon dioxide, and reduced
sulfur compound emissions; 2) Between methane, carbon dioxide, and
reduced sulfur compound emissions, which are the most concerning
quantity wise under a worst case, high diluent scenario; and 3)
Aside from diluent, are there other chemical factors that play a
role in the types of emissions generated from tailings. A mesocosm
experiment was conducted using Suncor Energy Inc. Pond 2/3 mature
fine tailings, pond water (Pond 2/3 or surrogate pond water), with
naphtha diluent amendments of 0% w/v, 0.2% w/v, 0.8% w/v, and 1.5%
w/v. Chromatography gas analysis revealed that all greenhouse gases
and reduced sulfur compound emissions increased with increasing
naphtha diluent concentrations. Therefore, further reducing the
concentration of residual diluent in the tailings ponds is
anticipated to decrease the amount of greenhouse gases and reduced
sulfur compound emissions that are produced in tailings. With
respect to the quantities of emissions produced, at a worst-case
diluent scenario of 1.5% w/v, methane emissions were the highest,
followed by carbon dioxide, and then the combined amount of reduced
sulfur compounds. Within the reduced sulfur compounds, amounts
emitted from highest to lowest were in the order of hydrogen
sulfide and 2-methylthiophene > 2,5-dimethylthiophene
> 3-methylthiophene > thiofuran > butyl
mercaptan > carbonyl sulfide, with hydrogen sulfide and
2-methylthiophene combined making up 81% of the total reduced
sulfur compound emissions. The remaining sulfate concentrations
within the tailings samples was also an important factor with
regards to the types of emissions produced as there was a system
shift from sulfur emissions production to methanogenesis after
sulfate became depleted. Lastly, our results indicated that
hydrogen sulfide, methane, and carbon dioxide were produced from
biological sources associated with the mature fine tailings whereas
the remaining reduced…
Subjects/Keywords: Greenhouse gas emissions; Sulfur emissions; Diluent; Oil sands tailings; Hydrogen sulfide; Methane emissions
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Sulfur Compound Emissions from Oil Sands Tailings. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/c08612n57r
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gee, Kathleen F M D. “Effect of Diluent Levels on Greenhouse Gases and Reduced
Sulfur Compound Emissions from Oil Sands Tailings.” 2016. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed April 18, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/c08612n57r.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gee, Kathleen F M D. “Effect of Diluent Levels on Greenhouse Gases and Reduced
Sulfur Compound Emissions from Oil Sands Tailings.” 2016. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Gee KFMD. Effect of Diluent Levels on Greenhouse Gases and Reduced
Sulfur Compound Emissions from Oil Sands Tailings. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2016. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/c08612n57r.
Council of Science Editors:
Gee KFMD. Effect of Diluent Levels on Greenhouse Gases and Reduced
Sulfur Compound Emissions from Oil Sands Tailings. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2016. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/c08612n57r

University of Melbourne
11.
Lafleur, Dimitri.
Aspects of Australia’s fugitive and overseas emissions from fossil fuel exports.
Degree: 2018, University of Melbourne
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/214153
► Australia is a large global energy supplier. It is the world's largest coal exporter and the second largest Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) exporter, leveraging the…
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▼ Australia is a large global energy supplier. It is the world's largest coal exporter and the second largest Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) exporter, leveraging the technological improvements to extract unconventional gas. A lack of understanding fossil fuel extraction emissions and the absence of regulation to effectively monitor these emissions impacts the accuracy of the emission inventory of the extracting country. It is also sometimes suggested that net fossil fuel exporters induce higher overseas greenhouse gas emissions by their production and export activities.
In Australia these cross-boundary effects of both the induced domestic emissions due to new gas exports and the potential contributions to overseas emissions from burned fossil fuels are clearly important to inform any policy discussions.
Firstly, Australia allows for the extraction of coal and gas that is exported and subsequently burned by importing nations, causing emissions in those nations. Australia's historical and current emissions from fossil fuel production are unknown. Also, there is no database available that allows allocation of current world emissions and historical emissions by fossil fuel producing country, as so far historical estimates have either looked at territorial or consumption based emissions. This despite the fact that discussions on historical responsibility for climate change gain new traction with every major climate-related disaster and the question of who might pay one day.
Secondly, there is a need to better understand the fugitive emissions from unconventional natural gas extraction. Over one third of Australian gas production comes from coal seam gas extraction and the vast majority is exported, but estimates of the fugitive emissions from unconventional gas infrastructure are predominantly relying on possibly outdated emission factors. This is despite the empirical evidence from the United States that fugitive emissions from unconventional gas are much higher in various sedimentary basins. Furthermore, the reported fugitive emissions from gas production in the Australian emission inventory are much lower than those of other gas producing nations. There is little data on the fugitive emissions from Australian unconventional gas developments. The lack of emission data fuels the possibility that emissions are larger than anticipated given the amount of infrastructure, the atypical extraction process of coal seam gas and the local geology. Data on, and understanding the scale of, migratory emissions is lacking completely. Migratory emissions refer to methane emissions that leak through faults and stratigraphy from a subsurface source into the atmosphere. While natural gas is considered a solution for a move away from higher emission coal, underreporting of these emissions would make gas look like a lower emission fossil fuel than it really is. This could affect the optimal domestic emission reductions strategies elsewhere.
Thus, this thesis investigates the scientific foundation of these effects and provides a…
Subjects/Keywords: methane emissions; overseas emissions; migratory emissions; fossil fuel supply; coal seam gas
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Lafleur, D. (2018). Aspects of Australia’s fugitive and overseas emissions from fossil fuel exports. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Melbourne. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11343/214153
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lafleur, Dimitri. “Aspects of Australia’s fugitive and overseas emissions from fossil fuel exports.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Melbourne. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11343/214153.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lafleur, Dimitri. “Aspects of Australia’s fugitive and overseas emissions from fossil fuel exports.” 2018. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Lafleur D. Aspects of Australia’s fugitive and overseas emissions from fossil fuel exports. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2018. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/214153.
Council of Science Editors:
Lafleur D. Aspects of Australia’s fugitive and overseas emissions from fossil fuel exports. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Melbourne; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/214153
12.
Asakit, Jidapa.
Real Driving Particulate Emissions from a Gasoline PHEV
.
Degree: Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för mekanik och maritima vetenskaper, 2020, Chalmers University of Technology
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/301828
► The gasoline Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has rapidly taken over the majority of the market share in terms of vehicle production and sales due…
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▼ The gasoline Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has rapidly taken over the majority of the market share
in terms of vehicle production and sales due to its reduced emission of exhaust pollutants and increased overall
e ciency. This has augmented the importance of studying these emission levels, their behaviour and impact
under real-world conditions. This study focuses on local tailpipe emissions such as NOX, particle number
and size from a Gasoline PHEV. The study describes a Real Driving Emissions measurement of a gasoline
PHEV in a test cell and on-road using a Portable Emissions Measurement System (PEMS). The measurement
instruments used for this study are an AVL PEMS unit and Cambustion's DMS500 Fast Particulate Analyser.
Similar amounts of PN from test-cell testings for the PEMS and DMS were found. A particle diameter study
showed how the average size of particles emitted varies in the urban, rural and motorway sections. It has to be
noted that the test vehicle used for this study does not qualify with on-road legislation. It is also concluded
that numerous tests have to be carried out to obtain consistency and repeatability in test results to strengthen
claims about the emission behaviour. The measurement capability of instruments used also plays an imminent
role in this analysis as noticed with the test-cell data comparison between the PEMS and DMS systems.
Subjects/Keywords: Real Driving Emissions;
Portable Emissions Measurement System;
Gasoline Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle;
Particulate Emissions
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. (Thesis). Chalmers University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/301828
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Asakit, Jidapa. “Real Driving Particulate Emissions from a Gasoline PHEV
.” 2020. Thesis, Chalmers University of Technology. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/301828.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Asakit, Jidapa. “Real Driving Particulate Emissions from a Gasoline PHEV
.” 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Asakit J. Real Driving Particulate Emissions from a Gasoline PHEV
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Chalmers University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/301828.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Asakit J. Real Driving Particulate Emissions from a Gasoline PHEV
. [Thesis]. Chalmers University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/301828
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Colorado State University
13.
Chenna, Shiva Tarun.
Artificial neural networks for fuel consumption and emissions modeling in light duty vehicles.
Degree: MS(M.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 2019, Colorado State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197403
► There is growing evidence that real world, on-road emissions from mobile sources exceed emissions determined during laboratory tests and that the air quality, climate, and…
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▼ There is growing evidence that real world, on-road
emissions from mobile sources exceed
emissions determined during laboratory tests and that the air quality, climate, and human health impacts from mobile sources might be substantially different than initially thought. Hence, there is an immediate need to measure and model these exceedances if we are to better understand and mitigate the environmental impacts of mobile sources. In this work, we used a portable
emissions monitoring system (PEMS) and artificial neural networks (ANNs) to measure and model on-road fuel consumption and tailpipe
emissions from Tier-2 light-duty gasoline and diesel vehicle. Tests were performed on at least five separate days for each vehicle and each test included a cold start and operation over a hot phase. Routes were deliberately picked to mimic certain features (e.g., distance, time duration) of driving cycles used for
emissions certification (e.g., FTP-75). Data were gathered for a total of 49 miles and 145 minutes for the gasoline vehicle and 52 miles and 165 minutes for the diesel vehicle. Fuel consumption and
emissions data were calculated at 1 Hz using information gathered from the vehicle using the onboard diagnostics port and the PEMS measurements. Route-integrated tailpipe
emissions did not exceed the Tier-2
emissions standard for CO, NOX, and non-methane organic gases (NMOG) for either vehicle but did exceed so for PM for the diesel vehicle. We trained ANN models on part of the data to predict fuel consumption and tailpipe
emissions at 1 Hz for both vehicles and evaluated these models against the rest of the data. The ANN models performed best when the training iterations (or epochs) were set to larger than 25 and the number of neurons in the hidden layer was between 7 and 9, although we did not see any specific advantage in increasing the number of hidden layers beyond 1. The trained ANN model predicted the fuel consumption over test routes within 5.5% of the measured value for both gasoline and diesel vehicles. The ANN performance varied significantly with pollutant type for the two vehicles and we were able to develop satisfactory models only for unburned hydrocarbons (HC) and NOX for diesel vehicles. Over independent test routes, the trained ANN models predicted HC within 12.5% of the measured value for the gasoline vehicle and predicted NOX
emissions within 3% of the measured values for the diesel vehicle. The ANN performed better than, and hence could be used in lieu of, multivariable regression models such as those used in mobile source
emissions models (e.g., EMFAC). In an 'environmental-routing' case study performed over three origin-destination pairs, the ANNs were able to successfully pick routes that minimized fuel consumption. Our work demonstrates the use of artificial neural networks to model fuel consumption and tailpipe
emissions from light-duty passenger vehicles, with applications ranging from environmental routing to
emissions inventory modeling.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jathar, Shantanu (advisor), Bradley, Thomas (committee member), Anderson, Chuck (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: emissions modeling; NOx emissions; PEMS; neural networks; chassis dynamometer; on road emissions
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Chenna, S. T. (2019). Artificial neural networks for fuel consumption and emissions modeling in light duty vehicles. (Masters Thesis). Colorado State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197403
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Chenna, Shiva Tarun. “Artificial neural networks for fuel consumption and emissions modeling in light duty vehicles.” 2019. Masters Thesis, Colorado State University. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197403.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chenna, Shiva Tarun. “Artificial neural networks for fuel consumption and emissions modeling in light duty vehicles.” 2019. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Chenna ST. Artificial neural networks for fuel consumption and emissions modeling in light duty vehicles. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Colorado State University; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197403.
Council of Science Editors:
Chenna ST. Artificial neural networks for fuel consumption and emissions modeling in light duty vehicles. [Masters Thesis]. Colorado State University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10217/197403

University of Utah
14.
Morris, William James.
Comparative examination of aerosols of pulverized coal combustion in air and in oxygen with carbon dioxide combustion environments.
Degree: MS;, Chemical Engineering;, 2009, University of Utah
URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1507/rec/232
► The purpose of this work was to examine the effects of a change in combustion environment on aerosol formation. Due to the need to provide…
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▼ The purpose of this work was to examine the effects of a change in combustion environment on aerosol formation. Due to the need to provide carbon based energy with carbon capture and sequestration to eliminate carbon emissions, oxy fuel combustion is a technology which is currently under investigation. The main advantage of oxy fuel combustion is that it utilizes a combustion process of fuel, pure oxygen, and recycled CO2 in order moderate flame temperatures. The result is a flue gas which is highly concentrated in CO2 with water vapor which is easily condensed and removed. However, there has been very little research done on the effects of the altered combustion environment from N2/O2 (air) to oxy fired conditions of O2/CO2 on aerosol formation. This work indicates that there are differences in black carbon particle emissions, as well as changes in mechanisms which drive aerosol formation. Of particular interest in the findings was that iron was found in higher relative concentrations in the submicron range of particles in oxy fired conditions compared to air fired conditions. Also, magnesium and calcium appear to be in higher relative concentrations in oxy fired conditions while sodium and potassium seem to be lower in the submicron range. These are all important as these compounds can affect how ash and slag build up on surfaces inside of the furnace.
Subjects/Keywords: Carbon emissions; Oxy fuel combusion
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Morris, W. J. (2009). Comparative examination of aerosols of pulverized coal combustion in air and in oxygen with carbon dioxide combustion environments. (Masters Thesis). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1507/rec/232
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Morris, William James. “Comparative examination of aerosols of pulverized coal combustion in air and in oxygen with carbon dioxide combustion environments.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Utah. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1507/rec/232.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Morris, William James. “Comparative examination of aerosols of pulverized coal combustion in air and in oxygen with carbon dioxide combustion environments.” 2009. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Morris WJ. Comparative examination of aerosols of pulverized coal combustion in air and in oxygen with carbon dioxide combustion environments. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Utah; 2009. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1507/rec/232.
Council of Science Editors:
Morris WJ. Comparative examination of aerosols of pulverized coal combustion in air and in oxygen with carbon dioxide combustion environments. [Masters Thesis]. University of Utah; 2009. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1507/rec/232

University of Alberta
15.
Achtymichuk, Darren S.
Investigating the effects of transportation infrastructure
development on energy consumption and emissions.
Degree: MS, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2010, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gm80hw39q
► This study outlines the development of an emissions modeling process in which tractive power based emissions functions are applied to microscopic traffic simulation data. The…
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▼ This study outlines the development of an emissions
modeling process in which tractive power based emissions functions
are applied to microscopic traffic simulation data. The model
enables transportation planners to evaluate the effects of
transportation infrastructure projects on emissions and fuel
consumption to aid in selecting the projects providing the greatest
environmental return on investment. Using the developed model, the
performance of a set of simplified macroscopic velocity profiles
used in an existing emissions model has been evaluated. The
profiles were found to under predict the vehicle emissions due to
the low acceleration rates used. To illustrate the use of the model
in evaluating transportation infrastructure projects, the benefits
of two potential development scenarios in a major transportation
corridor were evaluated. Weighing the benefits provided by each
scenario against their associated costs revealed that greenhouse
gas emissions would be reduced at a cost an order of magnitude
greater than the value of a carbon credit suggesting that neither
option is economical solely as a greenhouse gas emissions reduction
tool.
Subjects/Keywords: transportation; emissions modeling; fuel consumption
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Achtymichuk, D. S. (2010). Investigating the effects of transportation infrastructure
development on energy consumption and emissions. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gm80hw39q
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Achtymichuk, Darren S. “Investigating the effects of transportation infrastructure
development on energy consumption and emissions.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed April 18, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gm80hw39q.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Achtymichuk, Darren S. “Investigating the effects of transportation infrastructure
development on energy consumption and emissions.” 2010. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Achtymichuk DS. Investigating the effects of transportation infrastructure
development on energy consumption and emissions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gm80hw39q.
Council of Science Editors:
Achtymichuk DS. Investigating the effects of transportation infrastructure
development on energy consumption and emissions. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2010. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/gm80hw39q

Georgia Tech
16.
Moutinho, Jennifer Lynn.
Characterizing traffic-related air pollutant dynamics in a near-road environment.
Degree: PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2018, Georgia Tech
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62236
► Detailed measurements and dispersion modeling were conducted to develop more accurate integrated metrics to assess exposure to potentially high pollutant levels of primary traffic emissions.…
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▼ Detailed measurements and dispersion modeling were conducted to develop more accurate integrated metrics to assess exposure to potentially high pollutant levels of primary traffic
emissions. A 13-week intensive sampling campaign was conducted at six monitoring sites surrounding one of the busiest highway segment in the US with the study area focusing on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus to capture the heterogeneity in pollutant concentrations related to primary traffic
emissions. Differences in temporal pollutant concentrations at two near-road monitoring sites along the same road segment showed microenvironment characteristics are a driving factor in observations. Multipollutant metrics and dispersion modeling are two ways to quantify exposure to mobile source
emissions. A statistical and biological metric provided insight on how they could be applied in future near-road studies. A dispersion model (R-LINE) was used to develop spatial concentration fields at a fine-spatial resolution over the area of primary exposures. To correct for high near-road bias, the R-LINE results were calibrated using measurement observations after the urban background was removed. Performing the calibration hourly also reduced the bias observed in the diurnal profile. Both the measurement observations and dispersion modeling results show that the highway has a substantial impact on primary traffic pollutant concentrations and captures the prominent spatial gradients across the campus domain, though the gradients were highly species dependent. These improved concentration fields were used to enhance the characterization of pollutant spatial distribution around a traffic hotspot and to quantify personal exposure to primary traffic
emissions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Russell, Armistead G. (advisor), Weber, Rodney J. (committee member), Mulholland, James A. (committee member), Sarnat, Jeremy A. (committee member), Sarnat, Stefanie E. (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Air pollution; Mobile emissions
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Moutinho, J. L. (2018). Characterizing traffic-related air pollutant dynamics in a near-road environment. (Doctoral Dissertation). Georgia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62236
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Moutinho, Jennifer Lynn. “Characterizing traffic-related air pollutant dynamics in a near-road environment.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, Georgia Tech. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62236.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Moutinho, Jennifer Lynn. “Characterizing traffic-related air pollutant dynamics in a near-road environment.” 2018. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Moutinho JL. Characterizing traffic-related air pollutant dynamics in a near-road environment. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2018. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62236.
Council of Science Editors:
Moutinho JL. Characterizing traffic-related air pollutant dynamics in a near-road environment. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Georgia Tech; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1853/62236

University of Edinburgh
17.
Reeve, Rebecca.
A Study of Scotland's Emission and Energy Targets.
Degree: 2011, University of Edinburgh
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5213
► This dissertation assesses the keys drivers that led to the choice of Scotland’s ambitious climate change targets and the feasibility of meeting them. It also…
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▼ This dissertation assesses the keys drivers that led to the choice of Scotland’s ambitious climate change targets and the feasibility of meeting them. It also assesses the social, economic or environmental implications of meeting and missing the targets and the degree to which they assist the actual achievement of carbon reduction and wider economic and social objectives. Finally it discusses what is the most appropriate level – international, national or regional - to set Climate Change targets and legislation. It finds that in this instance political ambition to pass world leading legislation, supported by the promise of economic opportunity and broad public support were the key drivers. It also finds that despite that fact all are technically and technologically achievable, the wide range of barriers and carbon abatement uncertainty of certain policy measures makes meeting all but renewable heat target fairly remote. It was also discussed that although meeting Scotland’s
emissions targets would have a negligible if any effect on global
emissions, they have a much greater importance at local level in the form of economic and social benefits The final section concluded that climate policy is important at all governance levels and that the Scottish targets have value both as part of the UK system and in their own right. Whilst the barriers presented by not having all policy levers available at a Scottish level, climate policy and energy policy must function as part of an international system and further devolution of powers to Scotland is not the answer to meeting Scotland’s ambitions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bellingham, Richard.
Subjects/Keywords: Scotland; Emissions Reductions; Energy; Targets
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Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Reeve, Rebecca. “A Study of Scotland's Emission and Energy Targets.” 2011. Thesis, University of Edinburgh. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5213.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Reeve, Rebecca. “A Study of Scotland's Emission and Energy Targets.” 2011. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Reeve R. A Study of Scotland's Emission and Energy Targets. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Edinburgh; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5213.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Reeve R. A Study of Scotland's Emission and Energy Targets. [Thesis]. University of Edinburgh; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5213
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas A&M University
18.
Chen, Zhi.
An Optimization Model for Eco-Driving at Signalized Intersection.
Degree: MS, Civil Engineering, 2013, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151091
► This research develops an optimization model for eco-driving at signalized intersection. In urban areas, signalized intersections are the “hot spots” of air emissions and have…
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▼ This research develops an optimization model for eco-driving at signalized intersection. In urban areas, signalized intersections are the “hot spots” of air
emissions and have significant negative environmental and health impacts. Eco-driving is a strategy which aims to reduce exclusive fuel consumption and
emissions by modifying or optimizing drivers’ behaviors. With the help of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication (V2I), eco-driving could utilize the signal phase and the queue-discharging time information to optimize the speed trajectories for the vehicles approaching an intersection in order to reduce fuel consumption and
emissions. A few research studies have been conducted on the development of algorithms that utilize traffic signal information to reduce fuel consumption and
emissions.
Hence, the goal of this research is to develop an optimization model to determine the optimal eco-driving trajectory (the speed profile) at a signalized intersection, which aims to achieve the minimization of a linear combination of
emissions and travel time. Then enumeration method, simplex optimization and genetic algorithm are investigated to determine a practicable and efficient method to solve the proposed optimization problem. As various scenarios of distance from the vehicle to the intersection, queue discharging time and weights of emission/travel time will lead to different optimal trajectories and different
emissions and travel times. A sensitivity study is conducted to analyze and compare the performance of the optimal solution in various scenarios of different such parameters. In addition, a baseline study is conducted to investigate the benefits of eco-driving when drivers only decelerate in advance but not apply the recommended speed trajectory. The results of case study show that genetic algorithm is a preferred method to solve the proposed optimization problem; Eco-driving could achieve satisfied reduction in
emissions without significantly increasing travel time and
emissions is more sensitive to various scenarios than travel time; Eco-driving still could achieve reduction in
emissions as long as the drivers decelerate earlier even though the they would not apply the recommended speed trajectory under certain conditions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Zhang, Yunlong (advisor), Wang, Bruce Xiu (committee member), Spiegelman, Cliff (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Eco-Driving; Signalized Intersection; Emissions
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Chen, Z. (2013). An Optimization Model for Eco-Driving at Signalized Intersection. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151091
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Chen, Zhi. “An Optimization Model for Eco-Driving at Signalized Intersection.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151091.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chen, Zhi. “An Optimization Model for Eco-Driving at Signalized Intersection.” 2013. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Chen Z. An Optimization Model for Eco-Driving at Signalized Intersection. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151091.
Council of Science Editors:
Chen Z. An Optimization Model for Eco-Driving at Signalized Intersection. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151091

University of Toronto
19.
Marchand, Michael.
Multi-dimensional Carbon Monoxide Emissions Predictor For Preliminary Gas Turbine Combustor Design Optimization.
Degree: 2013, University of Toronto
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69796
► The objective of this thesis was to compare the predictive capabilities of a new proposed reactor network methodology, to past methods in an attempt to…
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▼ The objective of this thesis was to compare the predictive capabilities of a new proposed reactor network methodology, to past methods in an attempt to determine which best predicts Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions from aviation combustors. The proposed methodology focused on three key characteristics affecting CO emissions; the internal combustor flow field, combustion chemistry and liquid fuel evaporation. The proposed model was able to capture these characteristics using cold flow computational fluid dynamics, ideal reactors and correlations for evaporation and droplet size. The predictive capabilities of the models were tested by comparing calculated CO emissions against measured data from four aviation industry combustors. The proposed methodology performed better than past methods at predicting CO emissions and trends associated with increased thrust and alterations in droplet size. Additional testing is needed on variations in chemical mechanisms, combustor geometries and internal flow fields to further verify the application of this tool.
MAST
Advisors/Committee Members: Sampath, Parthasarathy, Groth, Clinton, Aerospace Science and Engineering.
Subjects/Keywords: Emissions; Combustion; Carbon Monoxide; 0538
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Marchand, M. (2013). Multi-dimensional Carbon Monoxide Emissions Predictor For Preliminary Gas Turbine Combustor Design Optimization. (Masters Thesis). University of Toronto. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69796
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Marchand, Michael. “Multi-dimensional Carbon Monoxide Emissions Predictor For Preliminary Gas Turbine Combustor Design Optimization.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Toronto. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69796.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Marchand, Michael. “Multi-dimensional Carbon Monoxide Emissions Predictor For Preliminary Gas Turbine Combustor Design Optimization.” 2013. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Marchand M. Multi-dimensional Carbon Monoxide Emissions Predictor For Preliminary Gas Turbine Combustor Design Optimization. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Toronto; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69796.
Council of Science Editors:
Marchand M. Multi-dimensional Carbon Monoxide Emissions Predictor For Preliminary Gas Turbine Combustor Design Optimization. [Masters Thesis]. University of Toronto; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1807/69796

University of Saskatchewan
20.
Olaniyan, Omotola Oluwatoyin.
An Economic Evaluation of the Effect of Nitrous Oxide Emissions Pricing on Crop Farmers in Saskatchewan.
Degree: 2020, University of Saskatchewan
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12937
► The Federal Greenhouse Pollution Pricing Act was implemented in Saskatchewan on April 1, 2019 starting at 20 CAD per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e),…
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▼ The Federal Greenhouse Pollution Pricing Act was implemented in Saskatchewan on April 1, 2019 starting at 20 CAD per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), increasing by 10 CAD every year through 2022. The goal of this policy is to reduce GHG
emissions by 50-60 million tonnes by 2020. Despite contributing 10% of nationwide
emissions, the agricultural industry is mostly exempt from the policy. To enhance policy efficiency, I consider a policy alternative that covers nitrous oxide
emissions from nitrogen fertilizer. I examine the effect of both the Federal policy and the optimal Pigouvian tax on Saskatchewan crop farmers’ use of nitrogen fertilizer in this hypothetical scenario. The estimated Pigouvian tax for nitrogen fertilizer use is approximately 268 CAD per tonne of fertilizer nitrogen. I find a 5% and 9% reduction in nitrogen fertilizer use under the Federal policy and the Pigouvian tax, respectively.
Advisors/Committee Members: Skolrud, Tristan, Belcher, Kenneth, Gray, Richard, Stephens, Emma.
Subjects/Keywords: nitrous oxide emissions; fertilizer tax
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Olaniyan, O. O. (2020). An Economic Evaluation of the Effect of Nitrous Oxide Emissions Pricing on Crop Farmers in Saskatchewan. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12937
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Olaniyan, Omotola Oluwatoyin. “An Economic Evaluation of the Effect of Nitrous Oxide Emissions Pricing on Crop Farmers in Saskatchewan.” 2020. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12937.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Olaniyan, Omotola Oluwatoyin. “An Economic Evaluation of the Effect of Nitrous Oxide Emissions Pricing on Crop Farmers in Saskatchewan.” 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Olaniyan OO. An Economic Evaluation of the Effect of Nitrous Oxide Emissions Pricing on Crop Farmers in Saskatchewan. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12937.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Olaniyan OO. An Economic Evaluation of the Effect of Nitrous Oxide Emissions Pricing on Crop Farmers in Saskatchewan. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12937
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Waikato
21.
Hamill, Jacob.
Methane emission hotspots from a drained peat soil under dairy grazing
.
Degree: 2019, University of Waikato
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/13481
► Methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas that is emitted from natural peatland ecosystems due to their high water tables. However, large areas of natural peatlands…
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▼ Methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas that is emitted from natural peatland ecosystems due to their high water tables. However, large areas of natural peatlands have been drained for agricultural purposes, resulting in a reduction in overall methane
emissions. However, where soil is saturated, such as within or adjacent to drainage ditches, methane emission can remain high. The aim of this research was to determine the magnitude of soil- and drainage ditch-derived methane
emissions from a drained Waikato peatland under dairy grazing and where and when these
emissions occur.
Gamma Farm is a pastoral dairy farm located on the remnants of the Moanatuatua peatland and drained by shallow surface “spinner” drains that discharge into deeper field-border drains. The paddocks were classified into four different landforms based on the location and hydrology of the drainage features. These landforms are crown, slope, ditch edge and drainage ditch. To adequately determine the spatial and temporal variation in methane fluxes chamber measurements of methane fluxes were undertaken along a transect across the width of the study site, approximately perpendicular to the border drains. A campaign approach was used, with chamber measurements being undertaken from autumn through to winter to capture methane fluxes under different environmental conditions. To measure seasonal and annual-scale methane
emissions an eddy covariance flux tower was used.
Based on chamber measurements drainage ditches were shown to have average methane
emissions of 0.071 ± 0.005 mg CH4 m-2 h-1 . Conversely, the soil of the crown, slope and ditch edges were shown to be a net methane sink, with average net methane oxidation of ‒0.019 ± 0.006, ‒0.01 ± 0.008 and ‒0.023 ± 0.006 mg CH4 m-2 h-1 respectively. Weighting the chamber measurements by landform area it was concluded that the study site was primarily a minor net methane sink. However, eddy covariance measurements indicated that the study site was a net source of methane with annual
emissions of 44.72 kg CH4 ha-1 yr-1 . This large discrepancy between the chamber and eddy covariance measurements is likely caused by the large spatial and temporal scale differences between the two measurement techniques.
In addition, it was found that there was no relationship between soil methane fluxes and the soil temperature, Olsen-P, and nitrate concentration. However, methane fluxes were shown to decrease as the ammonium concentration and depth to the water table increased. In addition, methane fluxes decreased as volumetric moisture content (VMC) decreased, but at low VMCs (<40%) methane fluxes tended towards zero. For the water-borne methane fluxes there was no relationship found between methane fluxes and any measured variable (pH, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, water temperature, water depth, nitrate concentration or dissolved phosphorus). However, at longer time scales such as monthly averages of eddy covariance measurements, methane fluxes were positively correlated with soil temperature and air…
Advisors/Committee Members: Campbell, David I (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Methane;
Peat;
Methane emissions
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Hamill, J. (2019). Methane emission hotspots from a drained peat soil under dairy grazing
. (Masters Thesis). University of Waikato. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10289/13481
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hamill, Jacob. “Methane emission hotspots from a drained peat soil under dairy grazing
.” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Waikato. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10289/13481.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hamill, Jacob. “Methane emission hotspots from a drained peat soil under dairy grazing
.” 2019. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Hamill J. Methane emission hotspots from a drained peat soil under dairy grazing
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Waikato; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/13481.
Council of Science Editors:
Hamill J. Methane emission hotspots from a drained peat soil under dairy grazing
. [Masters Thesis]. University of Waikato; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10289/13481

Universidade Nova
22.
Justino, Joana de Figueiredo Grazina.
Gas emissions on rice culture and its importance on air quality.
Degree: 2013, Universidade Nova
URL: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/9871
► Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Mestre em Engenharia do Ambiente Perfil Gestão de Sistemas Ambientais
In order to assess the impact of emissions from…
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▼ Dissertação para obtenção do Grau de Mestre em
Engenharia do Ambiente Perfil Gestão de Sistemas Ambientais
In order to assess the impact of emissions from the agricultural sector to the atmosphere on the air quality the chemical transport model CHIMERE was applied. The model considers emissions due to the various sectors of anthropogenic origin and also due to biogenic activity and natural origin.
Sensitivity tests to the model results concentrations were performed by varying the NH3 emissions from the agricultural sector of anthropogenic origin, over rice culture regions identified through land use shapes of the CORINE Land Cover (2006 version). The analysis of time series concentrations of chemical species resulting from the application of the model were evaluated in two areas: on the rice cultivation area of Salvaterra de Magos, where the experimental plots of the research project "Trace gas emissions from Portuguese irrigated rice fields in contrasting soils, by the influence of crop management, climate and increase concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere" (PTDC/AGR-AAM/102529/2008) are located; and on the Lisbon region, downwind of Salvaterra de Magos. An evaluation of the mean concentrations fields obtained over the CHIMERE model domain during the simulation period was also done.
The choice of chemical species was focused on the nitrogen compounds in the three phases and on undifferentiated particulate material.
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia - PTDC/AGR-AAM/102529/2008
Advisors/Committee Members: Ribeiro, Alexandra B., Carvalho, Ana Cristina Caldeira da Silva Gouveia.
Subjects/Keywords: Gas emissions; Rice culture
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Justino, Joana de Figueiredo Grazina. “Gas emissions on rice culture and its importance on air quality.” 2013. Thesis, Universidade Nova. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/9871.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Justino, Joana de Figueiredo Grazina. “Gas emissions on rice culture and its importance on air quality.” 2013. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Justino JdFG. Gas emissions on rice culture and its importance on air quality. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade Nova; 2013. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/9871.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Justino JdFG. Gas emissions on rice culture and its importance on air quality. [Thesis]. Universidade Nova; 2013. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:run.unl.pt:10362/9871
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Open Universiteit Nederland
23.
Murrath, S.
Methane emissions from natural gas transport
.
Degree: 2011, Open Universiteit Nederland
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/3129
this research aims to establish a survey of different quantification methodologies applied to a high pressure transportation grid. Furthermore an evaluation of the qualitative aspects and a quantitative comparison of the methane emissions are given.
Subjects/Keywords: gas transport;
methane emissions
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Murrath, S. (2011). Methane emissions from natural gas transport
. (Masters Thesis). Open Universiteit Nederland. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1820/3129
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Murrath, S. “Methane emissions from natural gas transport
.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Open Universiteit Nederland. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1820/3129.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Murrath, S. “Methane emissions from natural gas transport
.” 2011. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Murrath S. Methane emissions from natural gas transport
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2011. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/3129.
Council of Science Editors:
Murrath S. Methane emissions from natural gas transport
. [Masters Thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/3129

University of KwaZulu-Natal
24.
Gounder, Mary Mitchelle.
Carbon emissions compliance and its impact on transport costs.
Degree: 2019, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/18530
► The United Nations has increased its focus on environment issues that have been contributing to climate change. After the formation of the United Nations Framework…
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▼ The United Nations has increased its focus on environment issues that have been contributing to climate change. After the formation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1994, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) was tasked with emission reduction in ships. The Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC), which is a committee within the IMO, commenced with its focus on Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Emissions at its 39th session. The MEPC commissioned studies on greenhouse gas
emissions from ships. The MEPC also prepared the draft Annex VI which contained regulations for control of air pollution from ships. MARPOL Annex VI entered into force in 2005. The regulations provided specifications for the reduction of Sulphur
emissions and Nitrogen
emissions with deadlines for Emission Control Areas (ECAs) as well as globally. The ECA regulations for sulphur reduction have been in place since 1 January 2016.These regulations have put ship owners under immense pressure to comply. If there is non-compliance, the ship owners either receive a fine or their ships are detained. Considerable costs are involved in reducing sulphur
emissions, as ship owners either build new ships or retrofit old ships with new exhaust cleaning systems or with modifications to their propulsion machinery. As this study will show the costs have not, so far, been passed on to the end user, as freight rates have not increased based on the compliance costs. The freight rates within the shipping industry are purely based on demand/supply factors. If costs are passed on to customers, then these additional costs are likely to impact on the spectrum of freight rates faced by transport users in both bulk and general cargo markets. This would be similar to the Carrier Security charge that shipping lines implemented after the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code came into force in 2004.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jones, Trevor Brian. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Carbon emissions.; Compliance.; Transportation costs.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gounder, Mary Mitchelle. “Carbon emissions compliance and its impact on transport costs.” 2019. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed April 18, 2021.
https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/18530.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gounder, Mary Mitchelle. “Carbon emissions compliance and its impact on transport costs.” 2019. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Gounder MM. Carbon emissions compliance and its impact on transport costs. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/18530.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Gounder MM. Carbon emissions compliance and its impact on transport costs. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. Available from: https://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za/handle/10413/18530
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Delft University of Technology
25.
Wiersema, Jeroen (author).
Improving and evaluating the methodology for calculating offshoring of emissions.
Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology
URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b51cbf0-d335-4430-a72a-a67da98e74d2
► This research aimed to improve the method to calculate offshoring of emissions to understand if developed countries were increasingly offshoring emissions towards developing countries. By…
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▼ This research aimed to improve the method to calculate offshoring of emissions to understand if developed countries were increasingly offshoring emissions towards developing countries. By offshoring, developed countries can achieve their climate goals without improving their carbon efficiencies. The widely-used method of the balance of emissions embodied in trade (BEET) is not a suitable method to calculate offshoring because it is influenced by differences in technologies between countries. Therefore, it may seem that countries are offshoring emission-intensive industries, while in reality, they are improving their domestic carbon efficiencies. To deal with this issue, previous work adjusted the BEET for technology differences between countries by adjusting for differences in emission intensities based on output. We proposed to use the value-added instead of output to adjust the emission intensities to deal with the issue of double-counting. We used both technology adjustments to calculate the BEET for the years from 2000 to 2014 using a multi-regional input-output analysis with data from the World Input-Output Database 2013 and 2016. Globally, offshoring was not increasing during this period and stabilized at less than 5% of global emissions for both technology adjustments. Furthermore, using linear regression analysis, we did not find a relationship between income and specialization towards emission-intensive industries. This result suggests that developed countries were not displacing emission-intensive industries towards developing countries. Finally, we found that the differences in emission intensities between countries were not only caused by differences in technologies, but also by the heterogeneity of firms aggregated within the same sector. However, with increased sector granularity, this limitation of both technology adjustments decreases. While the value-added adjustment solved the issue of double-counting, it had the limitation that firms differ in their value-capturing ability. Therefore, we concluded that the value-added adjustment was not a significant improvement of the output adjustment.
Management of Technology
Advisors/Committee Members: Schröder, E. (mentor), Blok, K. (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).
Subjects/Keywords: Emissions; Offshoring; Economics; Sustainabilty; Specialization
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wiersema, Jeroen (author). “Improving and evaluating the methodology for calculating offshoring of emissions.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b51cbf0-d335-4430-a72a-a67da98e74d2.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wiersema, Jeroen (author). “Improving and evaluating the methodology for calculating offshoring of emissions.” 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Wiersema J(. Improving and evaluating the methodology for calculating offshoring of emissions. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b51cbf0-d335-4430-a72a-a67da98e74d2.
Council of Science Editors:
Wiersema J(. Improving and evaluating the methodology for calculating offshoring of emissions. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:8b51cbf0-d335-4430-a72a-a67da98e74d2

Université Catholique de Louvain
26.
Durand-Lasserve, Olivier.
Stochastic scenarios for energy transition an applied general equilibrium approach.
Degree: 2012, Université Catholique de Louvain
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/119251
► This dissertation studies how uncertainty affects technology choice and investment decision in the context of a transition towards low-carbon economies. We use multi-region dynamic applied…
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▼ This dissertation studies how uncertainty affects technology choice and investment decision in the context of a transition towards low-carbon economies. We use multi-region dynamic applied general equilibrium models and stochastic programming. Chapter 1 deals with the uncertainty about post-2020 regional emission reduction targets. In Chapter 2, uncertainty is about the time the global economy will need to recover from the 2008 financial crisis. In Chapter 3, we propose an economic interpretation of the constraints that we imposed to limit the penetration of some technologies. In Chapter 4, we explain how the modeler‘s views of the about future structural changes are translated into benchmark scenarios and embedded in the calibration of the general equilibrium model. We also stress that these expectations affect counterfactual policy analysis. Chapter 5 illustrates this point by proposing analyzes of the impact of a carbon policy on the French economy, under alternative benchmarks scenarios that are contrasted in terms of energy efficiency gains and share of energy-intensive activities in the economy.
(ECON 3) – UCL, 2012
Advisors/Committee Members: UCL - ECGE - Sciences économiques et de gestion, Smeers, Yves, Pierru, Axel, Van Bellegem, Sébastien, Bosetti, Valentina, Boucekkine, Raouf, Maïzi, Nadia, Rutherford, Thomas.
Subjects/Keywords: CO2 emissions; Energy technologies; Uncertainty
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Durand-Lasserve, O. (2012). Stochastic scenarios for energy transition an applied general equilibrium approach. (Thesis). Université Catholique de Louvain. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/119251
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Durand-Lasserve, Olivier. “Stochastic scenarios for energy transition an applied general equilibrium approach.” 2012. Thesis, Université Catholique de Louvain. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/119251.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Durand-Lasserve, Olivier. “Stochastic scenarios for energy transition an applied general equilibrium approach.” 2012. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Durand-Lasserve O. Stochastic scenarios for energy transition an applied general equilibrium approach. [Internet] [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2012. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/119251.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Durand-Lasserve O. Stochastic scenarios for energy transition an applied general equilibrium approach. [Thesis]. Université Catholique de Louvain; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/119251
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Ottawa
27.
Bayley-Craig, Lisa.
To What Extent Has Progress Been Made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) In Reducing CO2 Emissions from Global Shipping?
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Degree: 2020, University of Ottawa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40453
► 90% of global trade is transported by cargo ships, with fossil fuel being the dominant energy source used. As global trade increases, shipping will be…
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▼ 90% of global trade is transported by cargo ships, with fossil fuel being the dominant energy source used. As global trade increases, shipping will be in greater demand resulting in increased emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants negatively impacting the environment and human health. Carbon dioxide (CO2), our area of interest, is the number one contributing gas to global warming. We, therefore, examine the role of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in reducing CO2 emissions from shipping, and determine the progress made so far.
Our research reveals that progress in this area is on a slow trajectory. The current IMO regulations focus solely on energy efficiency measures that do not appear to be as successful as envisioned in reducing CO2 emissions. In addition, the concept of decarbonization of the sector, which would lead to zero emissions, is delayed. With this in mind, we provide recommendations regarding future IMO actions.
Subjects/Keywords: Global shipping;
CO2 emissions
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Bayley-Craig, L. (2020). To What Extent Has Progress Been Made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) In Reducing CO2 Emissions from Global Shipping?
. (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40453
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bayley-Craig, Lisa. “To What Extent Has Progress Been Made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) In Reducing CO2 Emissions from Global Shipping?
.” 2020. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40453.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bayley-Craig, Lisa. “To What Extent Has Progress Been Made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) In Reducing CO2 Emissions from Global Shipping?
.” 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Bayley-Craig L. To What Extent Has Progress Been Made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) In Reducing CO2 Emissions from Global Shipping?
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40453.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bayley-Craig L. To What Extent Has Progress Been Made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) In Reducing CO2 Emissions from Global Shipping?
. [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/40453
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Delaware
28.
Moghani, Mojtaba.
The effects of transport, climate, and emissions on ozone pollution in the U.S.
Degree: PhD, University of Delaware, Department of Geography, 2020, University of Delaware
URL: https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/27961
► This research is composed of three main topics. First, the importance of transport to ozone pollution in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic. Second, the impact of emissions…
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▼ This research is composed of three main topics. First, the importance of transport to ozone pollution in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic. Second, the impact of
emissions and climate change on future ozone concentrations in the U.S.. Third, the effects of future emission reduction scenarios on ozone pollution in the U.S. ? Ozone is a secondary pollutant which forms in the presence of it's precursors (NOx and VOC) and solar radiation. High levels of ozone are positively associated with asthma incidence and daily non-accidental mortality rate. In 2016, 90% of non-compliance to the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) was due to ozone whereas only 10% was due to particulate matter and other regulated pollutants. Climate change, through creating atmospheric conditions favoring ozone formation, has been and will continue to increase ozone concentrations in many parts of world including the U.S. ? First study focuses on ozone transport in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region where high levels of ozone are due to high
emissions and transport of ozone precursors from upwind states. Therefore, local emission reductions are not the most effective way to reach attainment in these areas. In this study we used two air quality models with source apportionment methods to study the extent of ozone precursor transport in the Mid-Atlantic and the efficacy of emission-reduction strategies, with a focus on Delaware. We found that in Delaware reducing local
emissions of NOx and VOC by 20% is minimally effective, and the same emission reduction in each of five upwind states individually lowers ozone but not sufficiently to reach attainment. Only a consorted effort by the five upwind states together can lower Delaware ozone significantly. The emission reduction needed by the five states together is approximately 10%, half that of each individual state. This suggests that coordinated efforts and long-term, multi-state strategies are necessary to protect air quality in the Mid-Atlantic. ? In the second study, the non-linear response of future ozone levels to both meteorological conditions and
emissions are studied by linking global climate models to regional meteorological and air quality models. The regional climate in 2016 and in 2050 under the Representative Concentration Pathway 8.5 (RCP 8.5) is simulated using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model to downscale 3-year summer time slices from the Community Earth System Model (CESM). The downscaled meteorology is then used with the Comprehensive Air Quality Model with Extensions (CAMx) to simulate air quality during each of these 3-year summer periods over the nine climate regions of the continental U.S.. We considered three cases for this study. The control case with 2016 meteorology and 2016
emissions is compared against two future scenarios. The first future scenario includes only the meteorological effects of climate change, without any additional emission reductions, thus with the same
emissions as today. The second future scenario includes the effects of both climate change and…
Advisors/Committee Members: Archer, Cristina L..
Subjects/Keywords: Air quality; Emissions; Ozone pollution
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Moghani, M. (2020). The effects of transport, climate, and emissions on ozone pollution in the U.S. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Delaware. Retrieved from https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/27961
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Moghani, Mojtaba. “The effects of transport, climate, and emissions on ozone pollution in the U.S.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Delaware. Accessed April 18, 2021.
https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/27961.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Moghani, Mojtaba. “The effects of transport, climate, and emissions on ozone pollution in the U.S.” 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Moghani M. The effects of transport, climate, and emissions on ozone pollution in the U.S. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Delaware; 2020. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/27961.
Council of Science Editors:
Moghani M. The effects of transport, climate, and emissions on ozone pollution in the U.S. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Delaware; 2020. Available from: https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/27961

University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
29.
Zhang, Jun.
Evaluating the regional impact of aircraft emissions on climate and the capabilities of simplified climate model.
Degree: MS, Atmospheric Sciences, 2017, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99110
► Unlike other transportation sectors where pollutant emissions usually occur only near the Earth’s surface, aviation emissions happen primarily at altitudes of 8-12 km above the…
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▼ Unlike other transportation sectors where pollutant
emissions usually occur only near the Earth’s surface, aviation
emissions happen primarily at altitudes of 8-12 km above the surface, impacting the upper troposphere and the lower stratosphere (UTLS). At these altitudes, the pollutants can contribute significantly to greenhouse gas (GHGs) concentration and to the formation of secondary aerosol, which can have an impact on climate change. This thesis has two parts: the first part examines the capabilities of a simplified model that is used by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for considering the impacts of aviation
emissions in policy-related studies; the second part examines the regional effects on climate forcing resulting from aviation
emissions.
Most previous studies have focused on aviation effects on climate using globally-averaged metric values, which do not give information about the spatial variability of the effects. While aviation
emissions have significant spatial variability in the sign and magnitude of response, the strength of regional effects is hidden due to the global averaging of climate change effects. In this study, the chemistry-climate Community Atmosphere Model (CAM-chem5) is used in analyses to examine the regional climate effects based on 4 different latitude bands (90oS- 28oS, 28oS-28oN, 28oN-60oN, 60oN-90oN) and 3 regions (contiguous United States, Europe and East Asia). The most regionally important aviation
emissions are short-lived species, such as black carbon and sulfates, emitted from aircraft directly, and O3-short induced by NOx emission indirectly. The regionality of these short-lived impacts are explored and compared to the globally-averaged effects.
Studying aviation emission on climate usually relies on computationally expensive chemistry-climate models. However, for aviation policy analyses, a wide range of different scenarios need to be evaluated, making the development of simple models like the Aviation environmental Portfolio Management Tool (APMT), developed for the FAA by MIT, very useful. We evaluate how well the model determines climate effects from aviation based on the Aviation Climate Change Research Initiative (ACCRI) findings and more recent analyses. We test the Carbon Cycle and Energy Balance model of APMT, and explore the non-linearity effects in using such a simplified model.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wuebbles, Donald James (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Aviation emissions; Climate change
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Zhang, J. (2017). Evaluating the regional impact of aircraft emissions on climate and the capabilities of simplified climate model. (Thesis). University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99110
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zhang, Jun. “Evaluating the regional impact of aircraft emissions on climate and the capabilities of simplified climate model.” 2017. Thesis, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99110.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zhang, Jun. “Evaluating the regional impact of aircraft emissions on climate and the capabilities of simplified climate model.” 2017. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Zhang J. Evaluating the regional impact of aircraft emissions on climate and the capabilities of simplified climate model. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign; 2017. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99110.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Zhang J. Evaluating the regional impact of aircraft emissions on climate and the capabilities of simplified climate model. [Thesis]. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2142/99110
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Minnesota
30.
Beim, Jordan.
Effects of selective attention on the peripheral auditory system: Otoacoustic emission assays of cochlear function during behavior.
Degree: PhD, Psychology, 2019, University of Minnesota
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/202915
► Selective attention is an important ability that humans use to navigate a crowded sensory world. In audition, attending to a target while ignoring distractors results…
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▼ Selective attention is an important ability that humans use to navigate a crowded sensory world. In audition, attending to a target while ignoring distractors results in an enhancement of the neural representation of the target and an attenuation of distractors. The neural underpinnings as well as the location of this process within the auditory pathway is not clear. This thesis explores the possibility that the medial olivocochlear reflex, an auditory efferent neural circuit, might aid in selective attention by modulating the gain produced by the cochlea during selective attention. Otoacoustic emissions, small sounds originating in the cochlea, are used to measure changes in cochlear function while participants perform tasks that require attention to either only auditory or only visual stimuli. Experiments assess the replicability of otoacoustic measures made during selective attention, the effect of the perceptual load of attention tasks on these otoacoustic measures, and whether the effects of attention differ with respect to location within the cochlea. Across five experiments results consistently show no evidence for changes in cochlear function during selective attention to auditory or visual stimuli. The results challenge much of the existing literature, which reports small but significant effects of attention, but often in conflicting directions across studies. The results highlight significant variability between individuals in otoacoustic measures of cochlear function, which remains to be explained.
Subjects/Keywords: Otoacoustic Emissions; Selective Attention
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Beim, J. (2019). Effects of selective attention on the peripheral auditory system: Otoacoustic emission assays of cochlear function during behavior. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/202915
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Beim, Jordan. “Effects of selective attention on the peripheral auditory system: Otoacoustic emission assays of cochlear function during behavior.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed April 18, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11299/202915.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Beim, Jordan. “Effects of selective attention on the peripheral auditory system: Otoacoustic emission assays of cochlear function during behavior.” 2019. Web. 18 Apr 2021.
Vancouver:
Beim J. Effects of selective attention on the peripheral auditory system: Otoacoustic emission assays of cochlear function during behavior. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2019. [cited 2021 Apr 18].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/202915.
Council of Science Editors:
Beim J. Effects of selective attention on the peripheral auditory system: Otoacoustic emission assays of cochlear function during behavior. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/202915
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